Intriguing Topics – Students are at a time in their lives where they are genuinely open to exploring the meaning of life. They expect well-presented, intellectual talks and are stimulated and challenged by the content and structure of the Alpha talks.
Discussion Groups – Many students yearn for friendship and a sense of belonging. By placing students into small groups they are given the opportunity to make friends, ask any question and be heard. Relationships are formed and trust is built, giving students an open forum to discuss the relevance of Jesus in today’s culture.
FREE Food – Not many students will turn down the offer of free food! Aside from this, eating together provides a crucial way of students getting to know each other in a relaxed setting.
Every course looks and feels very different and is uniquely designed to appeal to the students in their area.
However, we have become aware of 3 main models of running Campus Alpha successfully:
Churches running a regular Alpha course but providing small groups for students led by students. Students are more likely to attend if courses are scheduled to fit around academic term-times.
Student groups running Campus Alpha or in a local student venue usually with the support of the local churches. Talks are often given by students and the whole course is hosted and led by students.
Individual students running a very informal Alpha course in their homes or halls of residences and inviting their friends to share food, watch a video and then unpack the topic of that evening.
